Opportunities for Women #2
Compiled by Mary-Esther Anele, Mosopefoluwa Amao and Titilope Adedokun
You must do the things that society thinks and says you can not do.
It’s a new week! A week to continue to shatter the glass ceilings. We hope that these opportunities and resources help you to completely destroy them. We are rooting for you. Yes you, girl!
Jobs, Apprenticeships and Internships
Procter and Gamble Learnership — Multiple Function Internship for Young Nigerians
With brands like Pampers, Ariel, Always, Gillette, and Oral B, Procter and Gamble is one of the world’s largest corporations. The internship is designed for students who have not yet started their National Youth Service (NYSC), with the goal of pre-selecting excellent young graduates for internship positions who want to enhance their talents while being supervised and coached by strong P&G executives.
Deadline: Not stated.
Link: https://www.pgcareers.com/job/lagos/procter-and-gamble-learnership-multiplefunction/936/12408199648
Director of Communications and Audience Engagement, Pulitzer Centre (US-Based)
The Director of Communications and Audience Engagement will lead a team of designers, videographers, and social media specialists who will create and implement strategic branding and communication initiatives, from newsletters to social media campaigns and engagement with our growing global community of journalists, newsrooms, educators, and donors.
Deadline: August 30, 2021
Link: https://pulitzercenter.org/employment-opportunity-director-communications-and-audience-engagement
Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant, Plan International
The Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant will support the implementation of the Project in the context of north-eastern Nigeria. The purpose of this role is to provide timely, accurate information on project implementation and ensure that monitoring and evaluation are in line with specific project FAD/donor requirements.
Deadline: August 25, 2021
Link: https://jobs.plan-international.org/job/Mubi-Adamawa-Monitoring-and-Evaluation-Assistant/705341701
Head of Arts Nigeria / Regional Creative Economy Lead, British Council
The post holder will set, enable and deliver the strategic direction, leadership, and governance of our Nigeria Arts programme, Regional Shared Creative Economy Programme and contribute to the objectives of the British Council Arts Programme across Sub Saharan Africa.
Deadline: September 3, 2021
Communications, Advocacy and Partnerships Specialist, UNIGEI
The specialist will lead and support the policy advocacy, digital communications and youth leadership team to ensure that UNGEI’s advocacy and communications activities are well-coordinated.
Deadline: August 24, 2021
Link: https://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/543748
The European Union’s Blue Book Traineeship Programme
Trainees work all over the European Commission, its services and agencies, mostly in Brussels, but also in Luxembourg and elsewhere across the European Union.
Deadline: Not stated.
Link: https://traineeships.ec.europa.eu/how-to-apply/application-procedure
SAP Young Professionals Program — West Africa — Nigeria — 2021
The Young Professional Program is a free initiative delivered by the SAP Training and Development Institute. The program is designed to provide recent graduates with the certifications and soft skills they’ll need to start working as SAP Associate Consultants. At the end of the training, SAP TDI will work with the YPP graduates to introduce them to opportunities to work as SAP Consultants.
Deadline: Not stated.
Individual Consultancy — Communication Specialist — Generation Unlimited (GEN U), Remote
The Communications Specialist — Gen U will be responsible for the preparation and implementation of Gen U’s communications plans in line with the goals, targets and priorities set for Generation Unlimited.
Deadline: August 24, 2021
Link: https://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/543740/
World Bank Group Young Professionals Program (WBG YPP) — IFC, MIGA Roles
The WBG YPP is a great place to start if you want to work at the World Bank Group. Young Professionals with varied academic and professional backgrounds relevant to the World Bank, IFC, and MIGA are recruited from all over the world. Applicants must have a passion for international development, a graduate degree, and relevant professional experience.
Deadline: September 20, 2021
Link: https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/careers/programs-and-internships/young-professionals-program#3
Finance Analyst, Save the Children
This is a Finance Analyst position within the Country Office finance department. The post holder will be responsible for assisting in providing timely and accurate financial data for decision making, reviewing and developing budgets for active awards, phasing of budgets and forecasting etc.
Deadline: September 1, 2021
Link: https://nigeria.savethechildren.net/careers/details?jid=67966
Individual Consultancy — Youth Challenge Global Coordinator, Generation Unlimited (GEN U)
The consultant will manage the Youth Challenge 3.0, including upgrading the content, running the country support, and ensuring global coordination.
Deadline: August 24, 2021
Link: https://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/543742/
Geneva Advocacy and Network Officer, CIVICUS
This is an amazing opportunity to get experience in international human rights law and receive exposure to UN processes in Geneva and New York, with an emphasis on freedom of peaceful assembly. This position will support CIVICUS’ Geneva Office’s UN advocacy work and the New York Office, with a special focus on coordinating our work on freedom of peaceful assembly.
Deadline: September 9, 2021
Link: https://civicus.org/index.php/get-involved/work-with-us/5216-geneva-advocacy-and-network-officer
Scholarships, Fellowships and Awards
Commonwealth Youth Awards 2021
The Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work aims to recognise and celebrate young people (aged 15–29) in the Commonwealth who are spearheading impactful, sustainable development work in their communities. Winners receive up to £20,000 annually for two years.
Deadline: October 17, 2021, at 23:59 HRS BST
Link: https://commonwealth-youthexcellence.awardsplatform.com/
MasterCard Scholarship for University of Berkeley, California
The MasterCard Scholarship is open to Sub-Saharan African students with admission to the University of Berkeley, California.
Deadline: Masters: Varies by Program (Between November 2021 to January 2022). MBA: 23rd September 2021
Link: https://mcfscholarsprogram.berkeley.edu/
YALI 2022 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young Africans (Fully Funded to the United States)
The Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders is a flagship of the U.S Government’s Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI), aimed at promoting innovation and positive impact.
Deadline: September 15, 2021
Link: https://www.mandelawashingtonfellowship.org/apply/
Pershing Square Scholarship for the Oxford 1+1 MBA
The Pershing Square Foundation awards up to six full scholarships to support outstanding students on the 1+1 MBA, covering the tuition & living fees for both the Master’s degree and the MBA year.
Deadline: Varies
Jeanie Borlaug Laube Women in Triticum Early Career Award
This award provides professional development opportunities for women working in wheat during the early stages of their careers. The award is intended for early-career scientists ranging from advanced undergraduates to recent PhD graduates and post-doctoral fellows.
Deadline: October 31, 2021
Link: https://bgri.cornell.edu/awards/jeanie-borlaug-laube-women-in-triticum-wit-early-career-application/
Scholars will live at the Getty Institute or Getty Villa, where they will concentrate on their work, use Getty resources, and participate in Getty grant-related and intellectual events. Researchers from all countries who work in the arts, humanities, or social sciences are encouraged to apply. Grants of up to $60,000 are available.
Deadline: October 1, 2021
Link: https://www.getty.edu/foundation/initiatives/residential/getty_scholars.html
Fraunhofer-Bessel Research Award
This science prize recognizes remarkable scientific achievements by internationally recognized academics engaged in applied research in all non-European nations. €45,000 in prize money (research stay of up to 12 months in Germany possible). Doctoral holders are eligible to apply.
Deadline: Not stated.
Link: https://www.humboldt-foundation.de/en/apply/sponsorship-programmes/fraunhofer-bessel-research-award
Young Global Changemakers Award 2021
Young Global Changemakers Award has been introduced to recognize the efforts of inspiring young individuals who with their voluntary, outcome-driven and impact-oriented initiatives in social services and various development fields are contributing towards the achievement of the SDGs.
Deadline: August 31, 2021
Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0SWyYcYeMbuKwRuaVSgxmFZBryG4bDlvmQKVHqUmNwN1fvg/viewform
RSIF-PACET 2021 PhD Scholarships
The RSIF intends to train high-quality PhD students and post-doctoral researchers at chosen African universities to fill the human resource shortage in applied sciences, engineering, and technology. The RSIF PhD Scholarship covers university tuition and fees, as well as a competitive stipend for living expenses, travel, medical insurance, and research. Read more here
Deadline: September 30, 2021
Link: https://app.rsif-paset.org/rcu/forms/2021_phd_application.php
Oncopadi Digital Health and Cancer Research Fellowship
This Fellowship will give candidates an invaluable opportunity for protected time away from academic/clinical commitments to focus on helping shape the ongoing research and development activities of the R&D unit.
Deadline: September 5, 2021
Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-B4pLCL1e3LUI7e5gEy3pVZiSsTvKNW5ECU3LRze5Ncaa2Q/viewform
Contests and Campaigns
J.P Morgan Chase Code for Good Hackathon
The J.P Morgan Chase Code for Good Hackathon allows young coders to collaborate with other coders to develop innovative technology solutions for not-for-profit organizations, while also learning about starting a Technology career. The Hackathon may just land you a full-time job at JP Morgan.
Deadline: October 17, 2021
BBC Hausa Women’s Writing Contest
The competition welcomes works of fiction from women writing Hausa and entries should be between 1000 and 1500 words. Entries should be submitted to labari.bbchausa@bbc.co.uk
Deadline: August 22, 2021
Lead 2030 Challenges by One Young World
Lead 2030 is the world’s biggest prize fund for young leaders making an impact on the Sustainable Development Goals. Applications are open for Challenges tackling SDGs 3, 4, 6, and 13. The challenges are supported by business leaders such as AstraZeneca, Deloitte, Reckitt, and Roche. Receive $50,000 in grants and a 12-month mentorship from professionals.
Link: https://www.oneyoungworld.com/lead2030
British Council The #NewNarrativesChallenge 2021 for Young
Creatives
The #NewNarrativesChallenge is aimed at 18 to 35-year-olds, who are
willing to share diverse stories of their countries (Countries of Africa and the UK). The application is open for creative submissions that tell authentic stories of countries of Africa and the UK.
Deadline: September 3, 2021
Link: https://www.britishcouncil.org/society/new-narratives/competition
The Medium Writers Challenge by Medium
The 4-week challenge is a chance for writers to share their best ideas with an esteemed panel of judges and millions of Medium readers and win $50,000.
Deadline: August 24, 2021
Link: https://blog.medium.com/introducing-the-medium-writers-challenge-f8a95f6d17f
Skills in Action Photo Competition 2021 by UNESCO-UNEVOC
Are you an amateur or professional photographer with an interest in youth skills? Don’t miss your chance to enter the UNESCO-UNEVOC Skills in Action Photo Competition and win up to $750 in prizes.
Deadline: August 31, 2021
Link: https://unevoc.unesco.org/home/Skills+in+Action+Photo+Competition+2021
The LOEWE FOUNDATION aims to recognise outstanding works that show artistic vision and innovation, and which reflect the personal language and distinct hand of their maker. It aims to support artistic craft and acknowledge leading artisans from around the world at the forefront of their fields. The Prize for the winning piece of work is fifty thousand euros (50,000 euros). The winning entry can be made up of either one single piece of work or one series of works. Read more here.
Deadline: October 25, 2021
Link: https://loewecraftprize.com/artists/register/
NERC Electricity Essay Challenge 2021
Interested SS2 students should write an essay of not less than 450 words and not more than 500 words, on the topic “Electricity Theft and its implications for the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI)”. The essay can be submitted by email to electricitychallenge@nerc.gov.ng For full details, click here.
Deadline: August 23, 2021
Programs, Workshops and Conferences
The Novartis Reimagining Healthcare Scholarship 2022 — To Attend the One Young World Summit In Tokyo
The scholarship supports young social entrepreneurs and local/global initiatives supporting, advancing, and solving issues in the health care space including mental health, like health care professionals, nurses, volunteers of health care organizations, medical students.
Deadline: September 12, 2021
Link: https://www.oneyoungworld.com/scholarships/novartis/2022
Mentor Applications — Savvy Fellowship Program
Savvy is a virtual fellowship program for passionate and young professionals seeking to be part of a new generation of impact entrepreneurs. Do you have 5 years of experience building a startup? Have you built a post-revenue business? Savvy is looking for mentors for its fellowship program for Aspiring and Early-Stage Entrepreneurs.
Deadline: Not stated.
Link: https://savvyfellows.com/mentor-apply/
Fearless Fund — Venture Capital Week
This is a multi-generational hybrid experience tailored toward educating all about Venture Capital and Entrepreneurship. There will be grants, giveaways, expert speakers, and live competitions. It is free for all, virtual and in-person (USA). Partners include Steven Madden, MasterCard, Walmart, Ally and JP Morgan.
Date: August 23 — August 29, 2021
Link: https://www.fearless.fund/vc-week
Westerwelle Foundation Young Founders Programme
The Young Founders Programme is a 6-month remote fellowship for outstanding young entrepreneurs from emerging markets. It brings together leaders from all over the world, who are united in the pursuit to achieve entrepreneurial greatness. There will be a 5-day conference in Berlin. Apply here.
Deadline: September 3, 2021
Link: https://westerwelle-foundation.com/programmes/young-founders-program/
Resources
Free IELTS Online Course by IELTS, British Council, Cambridge Assessment, and idp
Are you wondering what skills you need for success in the IELTS Academic test? Maybe you want to know how IELTS examiners assess your level, or how to improve your band score? This course will help you find the answers, understand how to study for the test, and develop your academic English skills. Learn and master all the skills you’ll need for the IELTS Academic test on this free course.
Duration: 5 weeks
Link: https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/ielts
PowerToFly is a recruiting platform that connects companies to women in tech, sales, marketing and digital.
Link: https://powertofly.com/
Explore over 2 million tech and start-up jobs with Angel List. You’d find remote and in-person jobs for whatever level you are at.
Link: https://angel.co/
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